EconomyInFocus | China's Canton Fair eyes increased business cooperation from BRI partner countries

October 17, 2023

Abstract : The 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, has attracted exhibitors and buyers from across the globe.

This photo taken on Oct. 15, 2023 shows the scene of the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

GUANGZHOU, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- The 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, has attracted exhibitors and buyers from across the globe. About 60 percent of the exhibitors attending the import exhibition are Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries, and the number of buyers from BRI partner countries has witnessed an increase of 11.2 percent compared with last session of the Canton Fair.

Russian buyers learn about vehicle components at the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

A buyer from Iraq visits a booth at the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

Participants from Vietnam visit a booth for cleaning machines at the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

A buyer from the United Arab Emirates visits a booth at the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)

Participants from Italy visit the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Deng Hua)

Participants from Qatar visit the 134th session of the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Lu Hanxin)